USPTO events for the weeks of October 21 to November 2

Published on: 10/21/2024 15:00 PM

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USPTO Events

This week

October 22

Learn to search for patents at the Southwest Office 10 a.m. CT
Learn how to use the USPTO's Public Search tool during this interactive event at the Southwest Regional Outreach Office (formerly the Texas Regional Office).

Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 4: Application requirements 2 p.m. ET
This event is a must for any small business or new entrepreneur learning to navigate trademarks for the first time. In this module, we'll focus on the requirements for an initial trademark application.

Innovation Unleashed: A hands-on invention challenge with interactive technology
6 p.m. ET
Join us for an immersive, hands-on professional development session for educators. USPTO education staff will demonstrate how you can use EquIP HQ to foster creativity and an innovation mindset in your students. 

October 23

One-day trademarks boot camp 9 a.m. ET
Join us in Georgetown, Indiana, for a free, one-day trademarks workshop that explores what trademarks are, the benefits of federal trademark registration, and the basics of the registration process.

Trademark enforcement: Basics for new registrants 9 a.m. ET
Are you interested in learning about how to enforce your trademark rights? Join us for this free event held virtually and in person in the Clara Barton Auditorium at USPTO headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia. 

Virtual office hour with USPTO patent examiners noon ET
Learn more about the USPTO patent examiner position, our tremendous benefits, and why employees love to work here.

October 24

PTAB Inventor Hour - Episode 33 noon ET
During this episode, we'll interview the PTAB's Acting Deputy Chief Judge Michael Kim and learn about his background and his experiences at the Board.

Attend DOCX filing training 1 p.m. ET
This event is a must for patent applicants learning to navigate filing and retrieving their documents in DOCX format. We'll provide information, conduct a demo, and answer any questions.

The Path to a Patent, Part III: Patent searching 2 p.m. ET
Learn about preliminary searching in part three of this eight-part recurring series.

Cooperative Patent Classification for Artificial Intelligence 2 p.m. ET
Join this session to broaden your knowledge of Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) system schemes pertaining to artificial intelligence technology. 

October 25

Federal trademark filing: Overview 3 p.m. ET
This webinar will introduce you to our new filing system in Trademark Center.


Next week

October 29

Promoción de la innovación y el emprendimiento hispanos 12:45 p.m. ET
Acompáñenos en persona en la Universidad de Puerto Rico en Mayagüez. El programa incluirá charlas informales a cargo de innovadores exitosos, recursos recomendados por expertos en negocios y la oportunidad de escuchar a empresarios con experiencia en su comunidad.

Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 5: Application filing walkthrough 2 p.m. ET
This event is a must for any small business or new entrepreneur learning to navigate trademarks for the first time. In this module, we’ll focus on our Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS), including a live demonstration of a trademark filing.

October 30

Virtual office hour with USPTO patent examiners noon ET
Learn more about the USPTO patent examiner position, our tremendous benefits, and why employees love to work here.

October 31

The Path to a Patent, Part IV: Learn how to draft a patent application 2 p.m. ET
Learn about formalities and requirements of drafting a patent application, as well as how to avoid common mistakes in part four of this eight-part recurring series.

November 1

Federal trademark filing: Overview 3 p.m. ET
This webinar will introduce you to our new filing system in Trademark Center.


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